Thom was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he taught himself to paint and eventually became a professional artist. Today, his work has garnered him collectors all over the region who prize his portrait work, horse paintings, and pet paintings. You can catch Thom in his Sarasota studio with his brush to the canvas, or out painting live at Cafe BarBosso every Friday and Saturday night. For Sarasota Rising, his unbridled creativity fuels many brainstorming sessions, which are often hosted out of his vibrant studio space.